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The phoenix clubs of Yorkshire and their attempts at a renaissance

Can these phoenix clubs pull off into paradise again?

24th January 20225th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
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The dangers of the Premier League killing off lower league clubs in 1992

There were warnings of a financial gulf between the then-new Premier League and lower league clubs. Watch this 1992 news story that investigated it.

12th November 20205th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Mike Paul's "Diamond Geezers 2" is perfect quarantine viewing

Travel back in time to 2012 with Mike Paul and his newest adventure with Rushden & Diamonds.

24th March 20205th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

English football - would the clubs survive a cancelled season?

As football authorities postpone their respective seasons, FiveThirtyEight asks whether English clubs would recover if they were cancelled.

21st March 20205th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Móstoles Balompie is now Flat Earth FC and honestly why

The Spanish club went for a name change and anyone with even a passing interest in soccer is scratching their head.

2nd July 20199th July 2025 by lukealexdavis
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